White Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
Elevate your dessert game with this luscious White Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting, a velvety fusion of creamy indulgence and just the right touch of sweetness. This recipe blends melted white chocolate, tangy cream cheese, and rich, whipped butter to create a smooth, fluffy frosting that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and beyond. A hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt balance the flavors, while powdered sugar adds the perfect consistency for spreading or piping. Ready in just 20 minutes, this frosting is decadence made easy, with a luxurious texture that’s as heavenly to work with as it is to eat. Whether you're dressing up a birthday layer cake or enhancing simple baked goods, this frosting is your go-to recipe for elegant desserts that wow.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz White chocolate
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Instructions
Chop the white chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until fully melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 2 minutes.
Add the softened cream cheese to the butter and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually pour in the cooled white chocolate while mixing on low speed. Mix until fully combined.
Sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps, then gradually add it to the mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until most of the sugar is incorporated, then increase to medium speed and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the frosting mixture and beat until well combined.
Taste and adjust for sweetness if desired. You may refrigerate the frosting for 10-15 minutes if it’s too soft to pipe or spread.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 326.7 g | 419% | |
| Saturated Fat | 202.7 g | 1014% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 902 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 593.5 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 579.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
